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Join the prestigious British Museum as an Assistant Collections Manager and play a pivotal role in preserving world history
Overview
Salary £25575
Location Bloomsbury
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary: The British Museum, an institution dedicated to human history, art, and culture, is seeking Assistant Collections Managers for its Care & Access team. The Museum is home to a vast and diverse collection of artefacts, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the preservation and exhibition of global heritage. With its mission to engage and inspire through history, this is your chance to work at the heart of cultural preservation and public engagement.
Role Summary:
- Ensure the care and preservation of the museum's collections.
- Manage the storage, movement, and preparation of objects for loans and display across various Museum sites.
- Handle the packing and display of objects for UK and international venues.
- Engage in problem-solving and adopt a flexible work approach.
Role Requirements:
- Must have a good general education, including GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.
- Show demonstrable interest in the Museum’s collections.
- Possess manual dexterity and IT skills.
- Have a good understanding of materials and objects conservation.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Excellent communication skills and self-motivation.
Application Process Details:
- Ensure you have the right to work in the UK, as the Museum has limited options for sponsorship.
The British Museum is looking for Assistant Collections Managers in the Care & Access team. The roles are full-time, 41 hours per week, and are fixed term for 36 months. The salary is £25,575 per annum.
The Role: Assistant Collections Managers are responsible for all practical aspects of care and preservation of the British Museum collections. The post-holder will work as part of a team, and their activities will include the storage, movement and preparation of objects for loans and display, and may take place across all Museum sites. Assistant Collections Managers may also be responsible for the packing, handling and display of objects lent to venues in the UK and internationally. This role is primarily technical. Problem solving is a key aspect of the role, and a flexible approach to working is essential. We have 2 vacancies in the Greece and Rome team and 1 vacancy in the Egypt and Sudan team.
Job Requirements: Good general education including GCSEs or equivalent. Demonstrable interest in aspects of the Museum’s collections Manual dexterity; IT skills; understanding and appreciation of materials and objects. Ability to work well as part of team; self-motivated and able to use initiative; good communicator.
Benefits: The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including: Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays. Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme. Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections. Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans Professional and personal development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme Discounts on food and gift shop purchases.
Additional details: We would typically see this role as working on site with limited options for remote working. We have a legal responsibility to ensure that employees have the right to work in the UK. If you currently do not hold the right to work in the UK, we can only sponsor a limited number of roles that meet eligibility criteria. To offer a sponsorship, the job role you apply needs to be in the list of eligible occupations. Additionally (with some limited exceptions), the role will need to meet the minimum salary threshold of £38,700 or the going rate for the job, whichever is the highest.
